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Zesto Andros Phono Stage Review
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T.H.E. Show (Newport Beach) 2013 Coverage
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Meitner MA-1 DAC Review
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Maker Audio G9 Power Amplifier Review
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dCS Debussy DAC Review
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Alpha Design Labs ADL-H118 Headphone
Canada Hi-Fi has posted a review of the Alpha Design Labs ADL-H118 headphones ($269). Their conclusions: “In all my listening with the ADL-H118, I found myself being drawn into the musical experience, captivated by the sound and awed at the embodiment of singers and instruments within a generous soundstage. The headphone is capable of...
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EnigmaAcoustics Sopranino Electrostatic Supertweeter
Don Shaulis has posted a review of the EnigmaAcoustics Sopranino electrostatic supertweeters ($3690/pair) at Stereo Times. His conclusions: “Living with the Sopraninos for a while and then disconnecting them left me disappointed with my prior “bestever” system. By comparison, without the Sopraninos it sounded dull and closed in. Not lifeless but with “less life”....
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JVC X55 Projector
Chris Heinonen has posted a review of the JVC X55 projector ($) at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. His conclusions: “From a straight 2D perspective, if you have a screen size that works well with the JVC, I’m not sure what projectors out there can produce a better image. Shadow detail and...
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Constellation Audio Centaur Monoblock Power Amplifier
Robert Harley has posted a review of the Constellation Audio Centaur monoblock power amplifier ($54,000/pair) at The Absolute Sound. His conclusions: “Recommending an amplifier is often accompanied by caveats regarding the amplifier’s particular sonic signature or its technical limitations, such as the ability to drive difficult loads. I have no such reservations about the...
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Vapor Audio Stiff Breeze Loudspeaker
Terry London has posted a review of the Vapor Audio Stiff Breeze loudspeakers ($1999/pair) at HomeTheaterReview. His conclusions: “Vapor Audio, with its Stiff Breeze speaker, has raised the bar for what to expect from a pair of small speakers that costs less than $2,000. The build quality, drivers, and level of sonic performance surpass...
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EMT TSD 15N SFL Cartridge and Audio Exkclusiv P 0.2 Phono Stage
Paul Candy has posted a review of the EMT TSD 15N SFL cartridge ($1950) and Audio Exklusiv P 0.2 phono stage ($1299) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “The EMT TSD 15 cartridge and the Audio Exklusiv P 0.2 both definitely play music and do so in a truthful manner albeit with a good dose...
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Kronzilla VA680 Power Amplifier
Wojciech Pacula has posted a review of the Kronzilla VA680 power amplifier ($26,500) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “What I really want to say, however, can be summed up in a few words: the VA680 is an amplifier that sounds natural and unforced, one that most people who know what they want secretly dreams...
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MBL 101 X-treme Loudspeakers
David W. Robinson has posted a review of the MBL 101 X-treme loudspeakers ($263,000/pair) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “So, what else is there to say? I’m overwhelmed by what I heard at CES 2013 in the MBL room. The 101 X-treme speakers and related MBL components commanded immense respect. The magnificent scale of...
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Bergmann Audio Sleipner Turntable
Dirk Sommer has posted a review of the Bergmann Audio Sleipner turntable (54,000) at Hi-Fi Statement. His conclusions: “The Sleipner turntable/tonearm duo is, thanks to the airbearing technology, perfectly isolated from its surrounds and doesn’t mix any self-generated noise into the signal while playing a record. For that reason, it produces fine details and...
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Acoustic Signature Introduces New WOW Turntable
Acoustic Signature introduced their newest turntable to the family of their German precision-engineered turntables. Music really does matter for these handcrafted vinyl-spinners made in Germany.The same proprietary ‘Tidorfolon’ Bearing design as used in all Acoustic Signature turntables, a with10-year warranty.The same AC motor as used in all Acoustic Signature models. Heavy 9 lb. CNC-machined...
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Glanz MH-124SX Tonearm
Steve Marsh has posted a review of the Glanz MH-124SX tonearm ($9995) at 6moons. His conclusions: “What I can say for certain is that the sheer enjoyment of basking in the purity of tone and rich tonal colors with the Glanz put all of these questions out of my mind. The arm was a...
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Mark & Daniel Maximus Opal-air4 Wireless Active Loudspeaker
David Kan has posted a review of the Mark & Daniel Opal-air4 wireless active loudspeakers ($2800/pair) at 6moons. His conclusions: “I have not auditioned the Dynaudio Xeo but based on my familiarity with other Dynaudio models and the Facette I still own, I would expect the Xeo to inherit the Dynaudio signature characteristic which...
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Benchmark DAC2 D DSD DAC
John Gatski has posted a review of the Benchmark DAC2 D DSD DAC ($1795) at Everything Audio Network. His conclusions: “In essence, the DAC2 D offers the same dynamic accuracy, yet warm, smooth analog character as the “HGC.” It just has a few less bells and whistles, but it is lower in price. In...
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Acoustic Signature Storm Mk2 Turntable
Michael Fremer has posted a review of the Acoustic Signature Storm Mk2 turntable ($8000) at AnalogPlanet. His conclusions: “Therefore, The Acoustic Signature Storm is not the only recommended turntable at the $8000 price point (price includes a pre-drilled arm board for your choice of tone arm), but it’s a great and flexible one that’s...
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TAS Issue Covers Gallery
The Absolute Sound has posted a gallery of all of its 224 covers to date. You can view them here.
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Arcam rBlink, rLink, and rPAC DACs
Alan Sircom has posted a review of the Arcam rBlink (£160), rLink (£150) and rPac (£150) DACs. His conclusions: “There’s a significant price gap between products designed to fill a need and those that deliver high performance. This trio of Arcam products are the ideal bridge, because they are keenly priced, but with a...
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Musical Fidelity M6 DAC
John Atkinson has posted a review of the Musical Fidelity M6 DAC ($2999) at Stereophile. His conclusions: “Musical Fidelity’s M6DAC is a superb-sounding, versatile D/A processor capable of handling high-resolution files via USB, which, along with its smart styling and excellent measured performance, might be thought sufficient to justify its $2999 price. Its Bluetooth...
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Pathos Aurium Hybrid Headphone Amplifier
Skylab has posted a review of the Pathos Aurium hybrid headphone amplifier (£825) at InnerFidelity. His conclusions: “So…my first voyage on the good ship Pathos was very enjoyable! The Aurium is a nice looking, great sounding headphone amplifier with some very nice features. I had a few little nits to pick, but overall, I...
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Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Superpack Turntable System
Jim Clements has posted a review of the Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Superpack turntable system ($1099) at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. His conclusions: “Through the Xtension 10, Pro-Ject has made a very strong case to be considered a serious contender in a more upscale turntable market. This turntable has the build quality...
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Bakoon HPA-21 Headphone Amplifier
Srajan Ebaen and Wojciech Pacula have posted a review of the Bakoon HPA-21 headphone amplifier ($2995) at 6moons. Their conclusions: “With the Sennheiser HD800 this amp was supremely natural. It was of course also most differentiated, selective and resolved but none of these traits ‘popped out’ to vie for attention. The main achievement for...
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